Avenging Spirit

Jaleco’s Avenging Spirit, released in 1991, is a two-player platform and fighting scrolling game developed in Japan. Players control characters who battle through environments as they pursue a shadowy figure. Gameplay involves running, jumping, and engaging enemies in close combat using punches and kicks. This version of the game utilizes Jaleco’s Mega System 1-B hardware, differing slightly from the original Japanese release which ran on 1-A hardware. The game's design is rooted in a previous title, Phantasm, though this export version presents its own unique experience. Players must navigate scrolling levels while confronting various opponents with a combination of platforming skills and fighting techniques. As they progress, the characters face increasingly difficult challenges and adversaries. Avenging Spirit offers cooperative gameplay for two players, allowing them to work together through the stages or compete against one another in their quest for vengeance.